On Sunday, U.S. President Joe Biden addressed graduates at Morehouse College, urging them not to give up on democracy despite their anger over the ongoing war in Gaza. The speech came at a time when many college campuses across the country were experiencing protests over Biden’s support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas. A group of students made sure to turn their back on the President during the ceremony.
Morehouse College graduates turn their backs on Crooked Joe Biden pic.twitter.com/jf9d5bVQbF
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 19, 2024
In his speech, Biden acknowledged the graduates’ concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and emphasized his efforts to negotiate a pause in the conflict to facilitate the release of hostages. He admitted that leadership is often difficult and isolating, and he shared that his own family was feeling the frustration and anger surrounding the conflict.
A noticeable generational divide was present during the commencement. While older alumni frequently stood and cheered for the president, many current graduates remained silent or offered only polite applause. Some students wore keffiyehs, a symbol of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, and a few turned their backs on Biden in silent protest. The valedictorian also called for a permanent and immediate ceasefire, receiving applause from Biden.
Biden — confused — applauds as the speaker calls for an “immediate and a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza strip” pic.twitter.com/3eIj63QOrO
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 19, 2024
Then, on the evening of May 19, Biden traveled to Detroit, Michigan, to speak at the NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner.
The pandering was in full effect.
BIDEN: “I never imagined in the 2024 there’d be folks waiting to ban books in America! What in God’s name is that about? Not only that, they’re trying to erase black history! Literally!”
None of that is true — literally! pic.twitter.com/Zebkr6X4s1
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 20, 2024
The dude’s brain is scrambled eggs.
BIDEN: “When I was vice president, things were kinda bad during the pandemic…”
(Biden was not vice president during the pandemic) pic.twitter.com/McZXfjgr2u
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 20, 2024
Then there was this hilarious X-rated gaffe.
Yes, Joe Biden did just say, “Erectionists.”
The world laughs at us.pic.twitter.com/faM7X430Ws
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) May 20, 2024
